How to Plan Elder Care with Your Family
Unfortunately, elder care planning for an aging parent or other family member can put loved ones at odds. Everyone has an idea of what’s best; some are in favor of assisted living while others are very against putting Mom or Dad in a nursing home. Rather than continuing to fight with one another, your loved…
Benefits of Teaching Seniors to Use Technology
When our grandparents were growing up, they did not have smartphones, tablets or GPS navigation systems. They played outside with the other neighborhood kids and learned to read maps for directions to a friend’s house. Today, technology has evolved so much that it is almost always at our fingertips. Although the older generation may be…
Selecting the Right Skilled Nursing Facility for You
When the time comes to select a skilled nursing facility for an aging or ill loved one, all the available options can be overwhelming. The decision will ultimately come down to individual needs and personal preference, but the questions below may be used as a starting point to help ease the stress of this difficult…
Media Facts and Resources
Avon Health Center Release About Established in 1942, Avon Health Center provides 120 beds for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice care and respite care. The business has been privately owned by the Schwartz family since 1974. A vibrant member of the Farmington Valley Community, Avon Health Center has a stable, experienced staff…and more than 100…